Inchgower 12 Year Old - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits) vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 12 Year Old - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits)
Inchgower
£70
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Inchgower 12 Year Old - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits) | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | Kilchoman |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.2% | 56.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £69.5 | £77 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 12 Year Old - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Inchgower 12 Year Old - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Quick verdict
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchgower 12 Year Old - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits) is better value at £70 vs £77.
For beginners: Inchgower 12 Year Old - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 12 Year Old - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits)
Pros
- +More affordable (£69.5 vs £77)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£77 vs £69.5)
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 12 Year Old - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Kilchoman?
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Inchgower 12 Year Old - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits)
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
Inchgower 12 Year Old - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange